Podcasts

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

Latest episodes

Arthur Guinness

5 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Ireland & The Death Penalty

12 days ago - 54 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Oscars: The Early Days

19 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

40 Years On: Contraceptives Legalised In Ireland

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Peter The Great

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Princes In The Tower

2 months ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of August Books: The Assassination of Henry Wilson, and Maria Theresa: The Habsburg Empress

On this episode of Talking History, Patrick Geoghegan reflects on the assassination of Henry Wilson with reporter Ronan McGreevy, and also charts the life and times of Maria Theresa, The Habsburg Empress, with author Barbara Stollberg-Rilinger, professor of early modern history at the University of Münster in Germany.